Re: DragonFly Security Officer and Security Team

It is not just about picking committers with free time and better
understanding of code. The people elected should have more than
adequate knowledge of security concepts.

To conclude, all I am saying is that such a team is not necessary
right now; but... when we do plan on creating such a team, I would
rather put people with proven track record in security related things
and just anyone. I do not mean to offend anyone's attempt at
contribution or giving their time.

For sure, the people involved need to be experienced with security. But
in my opinion the primary responsibility of a security officer is being
responsible. The security officer is the one who is the sole contact
person for third parties regarding security issues, and it is the
responsibility of the security officer to be carful with this additional
knowledge.

This means both not disclosing exploit information when there is a
advisory release schedule, but also taking responsibility and
fixing/letting fix (no need to do this himself) code and send HEADS UP
when a long delay is not acceptable, etc.

I don't want to push somebody into something, but one obvious choice
would be Matt... In principle it's just one entry on the web page
stating: "Concerning security issues, please contact Matt Dillon <link>"

cheers
simon

I would rather, that if we are going to go ahead with this, it
be a team of contacts, and not just a direct link to Matt. I
have experience with security related issues, but most of all,
I can hold responsibility.

This is not a self-nomination mail, but more to say, let it be
a team of peoplet than just hogging it on Matt.